"BT, short for British Telecommunications, is a multinational telecommunications services company that was founded in 1846, originally as the Electric Telegraph Company. Headquartered in London, UK, it has grown to be one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions. With around 100,000 employees as of 2023, BT serves customers in the UK and in 180 countries worldwide. It provides fixed-line services, broadband, mobile services, and networked IT services. In the fiscal year 2023, BT's revenue amounted to approximately £21.3 billion.